Transition Specialist - Part-time- Blount County

Description

Monday-Friday; 8:00-1:00

This position will be working in Blount County.
United Ability is an organization that provides a variety of services to individuals with disabilities.  We are currently seeking candidates to join our team as a Teacher/Transition Specialist to work with high school students in the Blount County area. This role will coordinate and implement the program by onboarding students, informing families/caregivers of services, and job coaching students at the worksite to prepare them for competitive employment.  If you are someone who has a passion for helping people, someone who is energetic, and someone who is career-oriented and looking for more than just a “job”, then you have found your calling.  Each day you will be a part of assisting the students reach their future employment goals and you to see how much your work matters!  

Collaborating with other team members, you will: 

• Perform intake on students
• Work with host site to set up work areas that are conducive to the student’s skills and interests 
• Communicate with school staff, host site staff, and Alabama Department of Rehabilitative Services (ADRS) to build rapport and maintain positive relationships
• Document services and complete necessary paperwork for billing
• Provide onsite job coaching to students during summer months 

Applicant general qualifications include:

• High school diploma (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Excellent communication skills 
• Valid driver’s license
• Successful completion of motor vehicle screening
• Ability to work some nights and weekends

Please note that this job description is not designed to provide a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.  Job duties may change at any time and without prior notice.  New job duties may be added as needed.  
Reasonable Accommodations:
Please also note that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.  

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